Sittin' in with the CAT

The Marshall Tucker Band were one of the pioneers of "southern rock" signing with Capricorn Records in 1973.  Their first four albums went Gold, and ultimately 6 out of their first 7 albums hit that landmark, with one selling Platinum.  During October of 2019, original member Doug Gray joins multi-award winning program director Ray White, to talk about the band's legacy, their last studio album The Next Adventure, his solo release - Soul Of The South and Doug looks ahead to the future too!  In our showcase segment, we feature Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter/guitarist Elvin Bishop.  He also recorded for Capricorn in the 1970's, but in recent years, Elvin has been known as a blues musician - even being tapped for the Blues Hall of Fame in 2016.  His latest release is Something Smells Funky 'Round Here.  For more about the great "classic" artists that still are putting out super new music today, visit us at Classic Artists Today.

Formed in 1970, The Doobie Brothers have sold 48 million albums and was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.  With hard driving rock rhythms and synchronized vocal harmonies playing a key part of their songs, they were inducted in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with Doobie co-founders Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston in August of 2012 to talk about the album, that even today, is their last studio album of original songs - World Gone Crazy.  They also talk about reuniting (after 30 years) with the legendary record producer Ted Templeman.  The Doobie Brothers' latest album Live from the Beacon Theatre includes all the songs from their landmark albums Toulouse Street and the Captain And Me.  Celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2020, they will be touring extensively with their 5-time Grammy award winning vocalist/keyboardist Michael McDonald - reuniting with the band.  A special in-depth look at The Doobie Brothers on this very special show from your friends at Classic Artists Today!  

Founded in 1972, Orleans were popular in the mid-to-late 1970's when 9 of their songs charted - 2 earning them Gold records.  With over 12 studio albums, the band continues today led by original member Lance Hoppen.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Lance, before the bands show in August 2019, to talk about the paradigm shift that Orleans has experienced with the passing of his brother Larry and the retirement of John Hall.  He also fills us in on the new band members and the recording of their latest effort - No More Than You Can Handle along with his first solo effort - Conjuring.  Still going strong after forming 55 years ago, we also feature the latest from The Who, who just released Who.  Closing out the year, and decade, Classic Artists Today brings you the latest music news and more from many of your favorite legacy bands. 

Mark Wenner, The Nighthawks founder, harpmaster and singer, has been a mainstay in blues and roots music since forming the band in 1972.  Throughout the bands' career, they have been tapped for numerous blues awards.  The CAT's executive producer and host Ray White caught up with Mark backstage before his show in July of 2019 to talk about several of the bands highlights and about their latest release All You Gotta Do.  In our "showcase segment" we look back at the career of the legendary drummer Ginger Baker.  He co-founded rock's first super group - Cream, and went on to play in Blind Faith, before launching Ginger Baker's Air Force and delving into world music.  Ginger passed away on October 6, 2019.  Boogie, Blues and Drums... the best on Classic Artists Today's Sittin' In With The CAT!

Grammy winner Jim Peterik has been a force in popular music for over 55 years.  Starting with the band The Ides of March, he's been cranking out the hits since the album Vehicle.  His mark has not only been made as a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist, but a songwriter who has co-written songs for numerous other bands.  In the late 1970's, Jim was co-founder of Survivor.  Today he keeps a full schedule still performing with The Ides of March and with his other bands World Stage and Pride of Lions.  Award-winning program director Ray White talks with Jim about his illustrious career.  His latest projects are Play On, Winds of Change and Fearless.  In our showcase segment, we feature Jeff Lynne's ELO, today's version of Electric Light Orchestra that Jeff co-founded in 1970.  His brand new release is From Out of Nowhere.  From the 1960's until today, we take you on a ride like no other, on Classic Artists Today! 

America was formed in London in 1970 by a trio of youngsters whose fathers were stationed there by the U.S. Air Force.  America's Gerry Beckley sat down with multi-award winning program director Ray White, in August of 2019, to talk about the band's last studio album Here and Now, their Grammy award for Best New Artist in 1973 and his brand new solo project Five Mile Road.  In our "Showcase Segment," we look back at several highlights of the career of Paul Barrere - songwriter/guitarist/vocalist of Little Feat.  Paul passed away on October 26, 2019.  His last studio album with Little Feat was Rooster Rag.  Bringing you the latest inside scoop from your favorite classic bands and performers, we are... Classic Artists Today. 

Multi-Grammy award musician Shawn Colvin kicked off her career performing in off-Broadway shows.  Hooking up with Suzanne Vega shortly thereafter, she then signed with a major label in 1989.  Right out of the gate she garnered fame as her Steady On album hit Grammy gold.  Throughout her career she's been a premier singer-songwriter and musician.  Shawn talks with multi-award winning program director Ray White , in September of 2014, about her early influences, time in Greenwich Village and other career highlights.  Her latest solo project is Uncovered and in 2016 she teamed with Steve Earle on Colvin and Earle.  In our Showcase Segment, we look back at the career of Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer with The Cars, Ric Ocasek, who passed away on September 15, 2019.  For more information about our show, visit us at Classic Artists Today.  Ray and his shows are on social media, too!

English rock guitarist Shane Fontayne , hit the international music scene in 1980 on an album by Steve Forbert.  Since then he has recorded and/or toured with Joe Cocker, Richard Marx, Marc Cohn, Graham Nash, David Crosby and Crosby Stills & Nash.  playing, vocals and sometimes production work landed him with work with over a dozen more musicians including Bruce Springsteen.  In this March of 2019 interview with multi-award winning radio host & producer, Ray White, Shane talks about his latest project with Graham Nash titled - This Path Tonight and his years with Crosby Stills & Nash.  In our featured segment, we spotlight the career of Eddie Money, who passed away on September 13, 2019.  His last album was released just several months before his death - Brand New Day.  For more information about our shows, visit us at Classic Artists Today.

Santana's Gregg Rolie, Leslie West of Mountain and the late Johnny Winter are featured on our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, which was held on August 15, 16 & 17, 1969 in Bethel, New York.  The festival was a pivotal moment in music history and an event that defined a generation.  The crowd was estimated to be 400,000 people.  Award-winning program director Ray White, takes you on a trip celebrating the concert of the century.  We'll look bank at several of the bands' that participated including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Janis Joplin and Sly and the Family Stone.   For more information about our show, visit us at Classic Artists Today.

Keith Howland is guitarist and vocalist for Chicago, gracing the stage for nearly 25 years.  Launching his career with Rick Springfield in the mid-1990's, Keith's life in music has taken off ever since.  You'll find his guitar licks and singing on nearly a dozen albums from Chicago and has traveled the world with the band.  When not touring or recording with Chicago, Keith has recorded several projects with his friends including members of The Doobie Brothers in the band Button.  Chicago's latest studio release is Chicago XXXVI: Now.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White, talks with Keith backstage about his big break in the music industry and the latest with Chicago.  In our showcase segment, we feature former member of Humble Pie and The Herd - Peter Frampton.  Peter's latest album debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Blues Album Chart and is titled All Blues.  To learn more about our show, visit us at Classic Artists Today.